Flowers & Flour

15013 Northern Blvd
Queens, NY 11354
(929) 312-0107

Current Inspection Grade: A
Current Grade: A
Last Graded: 03/07/2022
 
 

At A Glance

Flowers & Flour has an average score of 39.5 from 4 scored inspections (see inspection history). The average is higher than 27, which equates to having a C average. This shows that Flowers & Flour may not be meeting the City and State guidelines for food safety and handling, personal hygiene, facility and equipment managment and vermin control.

An establishment typically has two chances to earn a Grade A in every inspection cycle. It needs to score below 14 points either on its initial visit, or during the re-inspection if it didn't score below 14 points on the first visit.

Inspection History

03/14/2024 | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | Score: N/A | Grade Pending
  1. Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
03/08/2024 | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | Score: 49 | CLOSED
  1. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  2. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
  3. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
  4. Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
  5. Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
  6. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
  7. Contract with a pest management professional not in place. Record of extermination activities not kept on premises.
04/28/2023 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | Score: 67 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
  2. (Critical) Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
  3. (Critical) No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. No hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. No soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
  4. (Critical) Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
  5. (Critical) Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
  6. Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
03/07/2022 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection | Score: 4 | A
  1. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
  2. Hand wash sign not posted
01/31/2022 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | Score: 38 | Not Graded
  1. (Critical) Food not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
  2. (Critical) Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
  3. (Critical) Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
  4. (Critical) Cold food item held above 41º F (smoked fish and reduced oxygen packaged foods above 38 ºF) except during necessary preparation.
  5. (Critical) Hot food item not held at or above 140º F.
  6. Non-food contact surface improperly constructed. Unacceptable material used. Non-food contact surface or equipment improperly maintained and/or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

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